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  1. Longer tenancies would be good news for older private renters

    Security of tenure is key to ageing well Age UK and Age UK London are working jointly to seek reform of the private rented sector for the benefit of older renters. In July, the Government announced that ... vulnerable older people. An increase in the proportion of older tenants means that longer tenancies are key to making the private rented sector work for them. Most private renters today have ‘assured shorthold

  2. Rewarding roles

    “Four days of my week were already full of volunteer work, but I was searching for something to fit in on the fifth day! I heard of The Silver Line and was lucky enough to get training to become a volunteer ... The Silver Line Helpline before,” Helen explains. “I think it works for me because it fits around my job. I try and do three hours a week – one hour a day for three consecutive days –

  3. Peace of mind for the care of older parents

    contact Sharon first contacted the Age UK Advice Line in 2012, when her 82-year-old father, a previously fit former builder, suffered a massive stroke. He was left unable to speak or move, resulting in care needs

  4. Knitted together

    very mobile. Knitting is something they can still do. I’ve seen how it can keep their minds fit by keeping their fingers moving.” Sheila’s aware of the impact that the club has had on

  5. Age UK Trading Personal Alarms

    peace of mind and security: Add a key safe: By securely storing a set of keys to your home, there is always a way to get help to you in an emergency. Please note, key safes do not qualify as VAT-exempt ... Personal Alarm or Digital Fall Alarm package, to receive an additional pendant.   Additional cost Key safe £65.99 one-off cost including VAT Second user Digital Personal Alarm £4 per month

  6. The cost of caring

    options but determined to give Peter some extra freedom, Marie paid to have an external stairlift fitted – taking the total cost of her self-funded home adjustments to around £65,000. “I ... or health may impact her ability to care for her 85-year-old husband. “I’m fortunately fit and well for my age, but the thing is, whether you feel well or ill, you’ve got to get up and

  7. Look after your thinking skills

    We all want to stay healthy and active in later life, so we’re interested in keeping fit mentally as well as physically. Increasingly, we’re learning what we can do to keep our thinking skills sharp as ... so far bears out the saying ‘healthy body, healthy mind’. The things we would do to keep our body fit and healthy are also associated with staying mentally sharp in later life. Based on the evidence so

  8. Making the most of the internet

    With so much available online, it can be hard to know where to start. We'll guide you through some key steps to help you make the most of what the internet can offer whilst staying safe. The internet provides

  9. Guides to research and evaluation

    Research Methods This document provides an introductory guide to evaluation, explaining the seven key questions to consider: Guidance – Service Evaluation This document provides top tips on developing

  10. Thinking about end of life information guide

    friends making a will planning your funeral writing an advance statement of wishes definitions of key terms that come up often. The guide also lists useful organisations that you can contact for further

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